Google sometimes gives away full albums to download for free from Google Music, like Black Sabbath’s Paranoid a couple months ago. This time around they are giving away Led Zeppelin II (Remastered) for an indeterminate amount of time (probably a week or two). Once you add the album to your Google Music library you can […]
Focusrite to Update Drivers for 1st Gen Scarlett Interfaces Too
Last week Focusrite released 2nd generation models of their Scarlett line of USB audio interfaces. One of the main benefits of the newer models is the overall latency is much lower, about half the latency as the 1st gen models on Windows (Scarlett interfaces latency comparison). Owners of 1st generation Scarlett interfaces were wondering what […]
iRig UA vs iRig HD-A Comparison; Android Guitar Interfaces Explained
I spent a bunch of time yesterday trying to figure out the differences between the iRig UA and iRig HD-A so I wanted post my findings here while everything is still fresh in my brain. Note that this is not a hands-on comparison review; I just wanted to figure out which is the best one […]
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) vs 2i4 (1st Gen) Latency Comparison
Focusrite released new 2nd generation models of their popular line of Scarlett USB audio interfaces earlier this week. Among the new features on the 2nd gen Scarlett interfaces is the added support for higher sample rates and claims of “super-lower” latency. I’ve been using a first gen Focusrite 2i4 since the beginning of the year. […]
Get AmpliTube 4 Deluxe for Free with IK Guitar Interfaces
IK Multimedia has rolled out an epic summer promotion that everyone and their brother should take advantage of (provided your brother plays guitar, of course). Through July 31st, 2016 IK is giving away AmpliTube 4 Deluxe for free with the purchase of an iRig digital guitar interface. Using Jampoints you can get an iRig HD […]
New 2nd Gen Focusrite Scarlett USB Audio Interfaces Released
Focusrite has released new updated versions of their popular Scarlett range of USB audio interfaces. The second generation Scarlett interfaces retain the same names, the same prices, and same input and output options as the first gen line. The new models have some hardware upgrades, with improved mic preamps that feature a more even gain […]
Free Plugin: Voxengo SPAN Spectrum Analyzer, with Video Tutorials and Tips
Recently I came across a free spectrum analyzer plugin that is extremely useful. I had tried looking for a good free spectrum analyzer plugin in the past and somehow missed this one. The free plugin is called Voxengo SPAN. It’s available in AudioUnit, AAX, VST and VST3 formats, and comes in both 32 and 64-bit. […]
Best Audio Interfaces for Recording Guitars with a Computer
Here’s a list of some of the best audio interfaces to get for playing and recording guitars through a Mac or PC computer. This is more of a “starter” list for home studio recording than a “best of” list covering every possible scenario. Obviously some professional audio interfaces sell for several thousand dollars, but you […]